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What does the term 'impeachment' mean, and which house of Congress is responsible for impeaching officials?
What does the term 'impeachment' mean, and which house of Congress is responsible for impeaching officials?
Impeachment is the process by which a government official is charged with misconduct. The House of Representatives is responsible for impeaching officials.
List the three constitutional qualifications required to be a member of the United States Senate.
List the three constitutional qualifications required to be a member of the United States Senate.
The qualifications are that a Senator must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and a resident of the state they represent.
What is required to convict someone of treason according to the Constitution?
What is required to convict someone of treason according to the Constitution?
To convict someone of treason, there must be either the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or a confession in open court.
How often is Congress required to assemble, according to the Constitution?
How often is Congress required to assemble, according to the Constitution?
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Who is the president of the Senate and what role do they play?
Who is the president of the Senate and what role do they play?
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